Archive for Interesting People

The Most Important Word In The World

This article has been written as part of the “Most Important Word in the World” series, a collaborative project to inspire people to step outside their comfort zones and find adventure and friendship. Other contributors to the series are: 1 … Read more

Indian boy, Rajasthan

People Who Helped Make My 2010 Memorable

When I sat down to try and recap the year that has been 2010, my initial thought was to naturally talk about the countries I’ve visited during these past 12 months. However, I soon realized that instead of talking about … Read more

Monsoon Rains in India

How To Turn Severe Weather Into A Travel Memory

First of all, let me reintroduce myself. Here I am. Wandering Earl. Let me repeat, “Wandering Earl”. It appears that more than a few people have been quite confused about my identity over this past week, often mistaking me for … Read more

Esquite in Mexico

The Food Stall On The Street Corner

At 4:00pm every single day for the past nine years, Francisco has slowly climbed onto a worn out bicycle seat and begun pedaling his food cart across Playa del Carmen. His journey always begins in front of his one-room home … Read more

Small Ways to Make a Big Difference

Small Ways To Make A Big Difference

A few minutes ago, I deleted a few versions of this post that I had struggled to complete. I’ve now realized that I was simply trying to say too much and so I think it’s best to let the core … Read more

Brookston

Unexpected Encounters With Intriguing People

My two friends and I were debating whether or not to have one last beer before hopping in a taxi for the ride back to my apartment. We were sitting on cushy sofas in the corner of one of the … Read more

Mexico

An Open-Minded Octogenarian Visits Mexico

Almost two weeks ago, as I grabbed a slice of pizza from a small cafe on my way home from a long walk, I met another American fellow. He had arrived into Playa del Carmen (the town where I am … Read more